Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Italian in Staten Island, NY and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have four main options for learning Italian interactively in Staten Island, NY. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local specialized language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Italian tutor in Staten Island, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Staten Island, NY and online Italian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Italian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Italian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Italian course cost as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 45-48 course hours each semester. Language centers and independent Italian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Italian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 21 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and student demand. Customer review average for Italian lessons on Preply is 4.96 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Italian do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, so research those in advance. With personal Italian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Italian not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Italian. In reality, you can gain basic Italian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand common sentences, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Italian. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Italian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Italian?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Italian will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The length of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Italian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Italian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Italian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Italian instructor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, certainly! The largest selection of tested Italian tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.